What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from Columbus according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Columbus to Philadelphia on average per week?

The number of flights available between Columbus and Philadelphia is 86 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 20% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from Columbus to Philadelphia on average per day?

As of September 2026, there are 12 flights per day flying from Columbus to Philadelphia. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00PM, with 50% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to Philadelphia?

Frontier and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to Philadelphia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Philadelphia Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:44 pm - 7:21 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:35 pm - 6:48 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$83Frontier

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

7:50 pm - 7:16 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:35 pm - 6:48 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$83Frontier

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

7:44 pm - 7:21 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:36 pm - 6:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

6h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$83Frontier

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

7:44 pm - 7:21 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:22 pm - 6:27 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

25h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham

$160Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:50 pm - 4:24 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

21h 34m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

12:36 pm - 6:52 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

6h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$165Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

7:44 pm - 7:21 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:42 am - 6:27 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

10h 45m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$166Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

12:10 pm - 6:45 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

1:55 pm - 9:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

8h 00m1 stop Orlando

$297Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

7:10 am - 1:55 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

6h 45m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

3:20 pm - 10:20 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

7h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$302Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 2:37 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

8h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3:51 pm - 11:09 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

7h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$435American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 2:37 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

8h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3:54 pm - 11:34 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

7h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$449American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

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7:50 pm - 7:16 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:10 pm - 8:31 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

8h 21m1 stop Orlando

$300Frontier

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

9:16 pm - 9:05 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 49m1 stop Orlando

10:37 am - 8:31 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

9h 54m1 stop Orlando

$300Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

9:16 pm - 9:05 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

11h 49m1 stop Orlando

12:40 pm - 6:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$300Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

9:09 am - 10:04 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

24h 55m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

11:11 am - 9:14 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

10h 03m2 stops Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Jacksonville

$403Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

7:26 pm - 9:05 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

13h 39m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando

7:15 am - 8:31 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

13h 16m1 stop Orlando

$423Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

11:30 am - 12:30 amCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

13h 00m2 stops Greenville Tampa

8:00 am - 12:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

4h 42m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$429Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

7:00 am - 4:00 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

9h 00m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

1:45 pm - 6:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$496Southwest

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

12:05 pm - 9:50 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

7:15 am - 2:55 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

7h 40m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$501Southwest

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

12:58 pm - 2:39 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

1h 41mnonstop

3:34 pm - 5:26 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

1h 52mnonstop

$511American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

4:30 pm - 6:14 pmCMH Columbus-PHL Philadelphia

1h 44mnonstop

5:59 pm - 7:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-CMH Columbus

1h 43mnonstop

$511American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

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Frontier flights from Columbus to Philadelphia

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Frontier

Oct 6

CMH7:50 pmColumbus

11h 26m

1 stop

PHL7:16 amPhiladelphia

Oct 20

PHL12:35 pmPhiladelphia

6h 13m

1 stop

CMH6:48 pmColumbus

$83

Frontier

Oct 20

CMH7:44 pmColumbus

11h 37m

1 stop

PHL7:21 amPhiladelphia

Oct 27

PHL12:36 pmPhiladelphia

6h 16m

1 stop

CMH6:52 pmColumbus

$84

Frontier

Oct 20

CMH7:44 pmColumbus

11h 37m

1 stop

PHL7:21 amPhiladelphia

Oct 27

PHL12:36 pmPhiladelphia

6h 16m

1 stop

CMH6:52 pmColumbus

$85

American Airlines flights from Columbus to Philadelphia

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American Airlines

Sep 8

CMH12:58 pmColumbus

1h 41m

PHL2:39 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 15

PHL3:34 pmPhiladelphia

1h 52m

CMH5:26 pmColumbus

$511

American Airlines

Sep 8

CMH5:31 amColumbus

5h 59m

1 stop

PHL11:30 amPhiladelphia

Sep 15

PHL3:34 pmPhiladelphia

1h 52m

CMH5:26 pmColumbus

$521

American Airlines

Sep 16

CMH6:45 pmColumbus

1h 49m

PHL8:34 pmPhiladelphia

Sep 20

PHL7:08 pmPhiladelphia

1h 55m

CMH9:03 pmColumbus

$545

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$166

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$302

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6:00 am-2:37 pm

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3:51 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$435

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6:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

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Tue 11/3

3:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$449

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Columbus and Philadelphia?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $497 to $612.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $83.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from Columbus is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $449, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Philadelphia, with average flight prices from Columbus averaging around $455.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

The cheapest day to depart from Columbus to Philadelphia is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Philadelphia on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $589. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from Columbus because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $965.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Columbus to Philadelphia in the morning for as low as $529. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Philadelphia is in the evening when prices are around $2,022.

What is the cheapest Columbus to Philadelphia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus to Philadelphia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philadelphia from Columbus when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philadelphia for around $495 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philadelphia from Columbus for as low as $384 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Columbus to Philadelphia flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Columbus to Philadelphia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$42
Fastest flight time	1h 31m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Philadelphia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Philadelphia from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $42. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $83.

The fastest flight from Columbus to Philadelphia takes 1h 31m

Direct flights go from Columbus to Philadelphia every day.

There is 1 airport in Philadelphia. From Columbus there are direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Philadelphia

How far is Columbus to Philadelphia by plane?
Columbus and Philadelphia are 414.8 mi apart from one another. 1h 31m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Philadelphia Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Philadelphia

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Frontier	PriceFrom $129	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,615 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,197 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $355	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,042 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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